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04 Jan 2023

Covid-19 airport guidelines: Countries mandating RT-PCR test for travellers

While India has mandated travellers coming from 6 countries to produce negative RT-PCT test report, here's a list of all the countries asking for the Covid-19 test.

03 Jan 2023

H3N2 virus causing spike in flu in Delhi-NCR: Expert

Spike in flu cases in Delhi-NCR: According to Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, of Dr Dang`s Lab, H3N2 Influenza cases are being reported more in comparison to H1N1 cases. He said, "Over the past few weeks, we conducted more than a few 100 tests of which a lot returned positive for H3N2. But it`s interesting to see that we are getting less positive H1N1 cases."

02 Jan 2023

Now, pre-departure RT-PCR tests MANDATORY for flyers from THESE nations

Covid scare: The Centre on Monday made pre-departure RT-PCR tests mandatory for travellers from six countries. The order was issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which said the test will have to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure.

01 Jan 2023

Random Covid testing continues at Delhi airport; travellers mask up

Travellers coming to India from certain countries will have to take a Covid test India has reinstated Covid guidelines after threat of a new wave Travellers have been abiding with the Covid mandates at airports

29 Dec 2022

Govt makes RT-PCR mandatory for passengers coming from THESE 6 countries

To prevent the spread of Covid virus in the Indian government will make RT-PCR tests mandatory from January 1 for passengers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand.

19 May 2022

China relaxes COVID-19 test norms for US visitors

China has removed some COVID-19 test requirements for people flying United States will no longer need an RT-PCR test seven days before flying Elimination of antibody tests will apply to travellers to China from Canada starting Sunday

06 Dec 2021

India's Omicron tally rises to 21 with 17 more testing COVID positive

Even amid the emergence of new variants like Omircron, vaccination remains one of the strongest pillars of protection against disease and infection, according to experts.

01 Dec 2021

Omicron threat: Karnataka makes RT-PCR test must for international travellers

About 2,500 international passengers arrive in the state every day.

28 Nov 2021

RT-PCR at airport, quarantine must for people coming from ‘at-risk’ countries:

Travellers coming from countries other than those listed as "at risk" will be allowed to leave the airport and shall self-monitor their health for 14 days after arrival.

27 Nov 2021

Kerala exempts children from mandatory RT-PCR test for Sabarimala pilgrimage

Adults need to provide full vaccination certificate or RT-PCR test report to enter Sabarimala. Lord Ayyappa temple opened on November 16 for the two-month-long pilgrimage season.

09 Nov 2021

Travellers planning short trip from Maharashtra to Karnataka don't need RT-PCR

Karnataka govt has exempted RT-PCR rules for Maharashtra The move will bring relief to those planning short visit to state

02 Sep 2021

New COVID-19 strain: Mandatory RT-PCR test for air travelllers in Mumbai

BMC has made the RT-PCR test mandatory for those arriving in Mumbai from Europe, China, Middle East This has been done after the discovery of a new strain of the COVID-19 variant C.1.2 in 6 nations

19 Jul 2021

Negative RT-PCR report mandatory for those coming to UP from these states

UP government has made it mandatory for travellers from states with higher positivity rate to produce a negative RT-PCR report. The rule will not only be applicable to people coming by air, rail and road but also to those using private vehicles.

14 Jul 2021

RT-PCR negative report not required for vaccinated flyers at Mumbai airport

RT-PCR test not required at Mumbai airport anymore Fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed with COVID test report

13 Jul 2021

Kanwar yatra: UP govt may make negative RT-PCR test mandatory for pilgrims

UP govt might make negative RT-PCR test mandatory for Kanwar yatra CM Yogi has urged for minimum participation in the yatra The state has permitted for yatra from July 25

27 May 2021

Singaporeans, PRs to present COVID-19 negative reports prior to departure

The Singapore government has recently said on an average, 25 passengers, mostly Singaporean citizens and PRs, were returning home daily from India Currently, Singaporeans and PRs will take an on-arrival PCR test before they are put in a dedicated stay-home notice facility

07 May 2021

Trying to test yourself for COVID-19 with this trick? Don't be fooled

Test yourself with the COVID-19 test RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen tests are available at all government hospitals

04 May 2021

Even if virus is positive, why does RT-PCR report shows negative?

The question that arises is whether the RT-PCR test required for accuracy in detecting COVID-19 is coming negative, even when the patient has all the symptoms of a corona. It has recently been blamed on the alleged inability of the test to detect new COVID variants.

21 Apr 2021

RT-PCR tests not happening despite worsening COVID-19 crisis, know why

Amid rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases, the testing labs have been receiving numerous requests for RT-PCR and antigen tests. Majority of private labs in the national capital were forced to stop collecting swab samples even from testing centres for at least two days after the overwhelming increase.

14 Apr 2021

Cost of RT-PCR test, COVID beds revised in Uttar Pradesh, check all details

The Uttar Pradesh authorities in an attempt to increase the COVID-19 testing in the state have come up with numerous plans, including revising price of RT-PCR tests. The price of RT-PCR tests have now been fixed at Rs 700 in all the private hospitals.

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